Today’s baking adventure was an ‘Oatmeal and Raisin Whoopie Pie’, with the recipe provided by the lovely people from Outsider Tart. Their shop in Turnham Green and cookbook “Baked in America” are both fantastic.

The pies taste great, but didn’t rise as much as I’d hoped. The second batch, which had been chilled in the fridge for two hours, rose slightly better but still wasn’t perfect. Definitely needs more work!

‘Ben’s Cookies’ do a fantastic oatmeal and raisin cookie with a lovely rich, doughy texture. Definitely something to aim for!